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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 03 Nov 2025
Care Leavers

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Doncaster Central (Sally Jameson) and everyone who has intervened. I will keep my remarks even briefer than I said I would. We have already heard a huge amount about supported lodgings, and that is what I wanted to speak about briefly, as much as …..."
Rebecca Smith - View Speech

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Written Question
Brain: Tumours
Thursday 30th October 2025

Asked by: Rebecca Smith (Conservative - South West Devon)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of funding for (a) research into and (b) the treatment of low-grade glioma; and whether he plans to increase that funding.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department invests over £1.6 billion per year in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

The NIHR is continuing to invest in brain tumour research. Working with stakeholders from across the research community, in September 2024 the NIHR launched a package of support to stimulate high-quality research applications through: establishing a national Brain Tumour Research Consortium to bring together researchers from different disciplines to drive scientific advancements in how to prevent, detect, manage, and treat brain tumours; a dedicated funding call for research into wraparound care and rehabilitation for people living with brain tumours; and a partnership with the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission to fund the next generation of researchers through the Allied Health Professionals Brain Tumour Research Fellowship programme.

The NIHR continues to welcome high quality funding applications for research into any aspect of human health and care, including low-grade glioma.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"5. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the adequacy of accommodation for asylum seekers in Wales. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Under the Welsh Labour Government, waiting lists, educational standards and opportunities for young people have all ground to an abrupt halt. It is therefore shocking that the Welsh Labour Government are not prioritising issues that would make a real difference to the people of Wales. Instead, Labour Ministers, supported by …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 97 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 328
Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 94 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 103
Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 87 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 154
Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 96 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 311
Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 95 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 323
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Oct 2025 - China Spying Case - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 90 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 327